- Pawprint Studio has launched Season 1: Departure with the Wind Part 2, featuring a brand-new region, Whisperwake Isles, with 4 distinct sub-zones.
- The update includes a massive expansion of the Pokédex with 32 new species and 51 Aniimo variants, plus special rotating Prismana Form Aniimo encounters.
- New game modes such as real-time 1v1 duels and limited-time Aniimo Dash are introduced, along with seasonal events and Halloween festivities.
- System upgrades include free attribute resets for affected companions and a new Sparkling Hue management screen for players.
Pawprint Studio has officially launched Season 1: Departure with the Wind Part 2, bringing the largest content update to Aniimo since launch. Servers are back online following regional maintenance, and Pathfinders can jump into a brand-new region, expanded creature rosters, new story arcs, and multi-week seasonal events.
What Does Part 2 Bring?
Brand-New Region: Whisperwake Isles
Explore an all-new water-themed archipelago consisting of four distinct sub-zones: Crescent Bay, Rosy Mirelands, Wildwater Gorge, and Cloudreach Falls. Unlocking the region requires Level 55, Grade I Trailblazer status, and completing the new main story quest A Tale of Tide and Song.
Massive Pokédex Expansion (32 New Species & 51 Aniimo)
Part 2 introduces 32 new species and 51 brand-new Aniimo variants to discover and collect. Highlights include:
- Prismana Hypnyto (Available via the Season 1 Part 2 Companion Handbook).
- Prismana Ekrim (Unlocked through Season 1 Part 2 Achievements).
- Hoptail (Exclusive to the Aniimo Discovery event running November 6–19).
- Jaguaraun (The community Pathfinder-created Aniimo arriving during Resonance Fantasia from November 20 to December 9).
Aniimo - Update Preview
Vein Abundance & Rotating Prismana Spawns
Starting October 30, special Prismana Form Aniimo will feature on a weekly rotating schedule across the Whisperwake Isles and Breezy Plains. Featured encounters include Prismana Pouchwisp, Prismana Royalby, Prismana Jeburst, and Prismana Glameep leading up to the Prismana Carnival in early December.
Permanent & Limited-Time Game Modes
- Real-Time 1v1 Duels: Engage in direct, real-time player-versus-player battles (Permanent).
- Operation: Egg Heist Overhaul: Features a brand-new fair-play PvP mode balanced at level 50 for equalized competitive play (Permanent).
- Aniimo Dash & New Holo-Battle Sim Stages: Race through open-world courses and take on new Dark, Earth, and Lightning elemental challenge stages (Limited-Time).
Seasonal Events & Halloween Festivities
- Night Parade & Magical Wonder Night: Build and decorate the Pumpkin House, cultivate magical crops like Magic Pumpkin and Memoryglow Fruit, and claim seasonal cosmetics and home decor.
- First Visit to the Whisperwake Isles & Tidal Path Rewards: Earn progression rewards simply by exploring the new map and logging in during Part 2.
Aniimo - Content Calendar
System Upgrades & Free Attribute Resets
The update also streamlines system features with the new Sparkling Hue management screen, allowing players to freely swap unlocked hues or apply Legendary Aniipods. Additionally, all players affected by the companion rebalancing patch can claim free attribute resets for eligible Aniimo from October 29 through November 13.
Aniimo Developer Update Dossier: What Is Coming?
We gathered all the latest developer feedback to let you know what the team is currently working on.
To complete dossier →This article was written by Gemini 3.6 Flash and fact-checked and edited by a human.
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